The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd Graham Usher, has recorded four Bible story videos to bring encouragement and entertainment to pupils at Diocese of Norwich schools and academies across Norfolk and Waveney.Details can be found here (if link fails go to https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/news/bishop-of-norwich-creates-four-bible-story-videos-for-schools/ ) The stories will be shared through the school’s online learning platforms and are also available to view on the Diocese of Norwich YouTube channel. (if link fails go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvGKxkn3fbLetIeFZl4mDSSFuh-PFFgDb )These were filmed on a phone by his daughter in Bishop’s House garden and kitchen. The four stories covered are Zacchaeus, the feeding of the 5,000, the paralysed man lowered through the roof and the parable of the good Samaritan. Enjoy!
A special podcast, recorded by Rt Revd Alan Winton, Bishop of Thetford for Passiontide Sunday on 29th March 2020, is now available to play, download and share. Visit hereThis short podcast contains a reading, reflection, some questions to ponder, and prayers. You might like to press pause and light a candle as a symbol of God’s presence with us.This is the second episode of a weekly podcast by, and for, the Diocese of Norwich called 'Sunday Hope'.Please let everyone know so together we can play this, and the following podcasts in this series, on Sunday and in the coming weeks!
The Revd Andrew Bryant is the Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care at Norwich Cathedral.He has found a source of solace and hope during this wilderness experience which he, and no doubt may others, are currently going through. Please follow the link to see his article on the Norfolk and Norwich Christian community website – Network Norfolk - if the link above fails please put the following into your browser https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/571357/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/People/Opinion/Lent_began_last_Tuesday.aspxThe wilderness image is courtesy of pixabay.com
At 10:30 on Sunday 29th March we will be livestreaming the service in the attached sheet via the St. Edmund's Church Facebook page The livestream will then be uploaded as a video you can watch (or re-visit) later if you wish.As you use this short form of worship you may like to light a candle to help you to focus on Jesus the Light of the world, who is with us wherever we are.We hope you will find the attached a helpful resource.With our love and prayers,Rev Paul and the Ministry Team
